Proverbs 6:23 net — For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading…

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"For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,"

— Proverbs 6:23, NET Bible

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Proverbs 6 — Context

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My child, guard the commands of your father and do not forsake the instruction of your mother.

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Bind them on your heart continually; fasten them around your neck.

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When you walk about, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you wake up, they will talk to you.

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For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,

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by keeping you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the loose woman.

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Do not lust in your heart for her beauty, and do not let her captivate you with her alluring eyes;

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for on account of a prostitute one is brought down to a loaf of bread, but the wife of another man preys on your precious life.

Proverbs 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:23 say?
Proverbs 6:23 in the NET Bible reads: “For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,”
Where is Proverbs 6:23 in the Bible?
Proverbs 6:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 23.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 6:23.
What translation should I read Proverbs 6:23 in?
Proverbs 6:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 6:23?
Proverbs 6:23 reads (NET): “For the commandments are like a lamp, instruction is like a light, and rebukes of discipline are like the road leading to life,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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